I’m receiving porcelain veneers, but I’ve already got nice teeth. With that being said, my dentist has asked me to come in to have my teeth prepped for the temporaries, but the lab won’t have the wax up/temporaries ready for at least a week. I’m concerned about having prepped teeth for so long, but she said it’s fine since it will be minimal prep and that they need to be prepped to create the mold for the wax up. Can someone help me out with some reassurance or tips etc?
April 12, 2018
Answer: Time between prepping and temporary veneers? Hello, If the lab is making temps for you based on the wax up that was previously done, then the temporaries should be ready on the same day you prep your teeth. Therefore, technically there is no need to wait any longer than it would take the lab to make your permanent veneers which could be one to two weeks. You can do it the way your dentist is suggesting but it just takes longer. The way your dentist is suggesting is not incorrect. Every dentist has their own way and there own techniques that work best for them. Your teeth will be fine either way especially if there minimally preped. Best, Dr Glosman
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April 12, 2018
Answer: Time between prepping and temporary veneers? Hello, If the lab is making temps for you based on the wax up that was previously done, then the temporaries should be ready on the same day you prep your teeth. Therefore, technically there is no need to wait any longer than it would take the lab to make your permanent veneers which could be one to two weeks. You can do it the way your dentist is suggesting but it just takes longer. The way your dentist is suggesting is not incorrect. Every dentist has their own way and there own techniques that work best for them. Your teeth will be fine either way especially if there minimally preped. Best, Dr Glosman
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April 12, 2018
Answer: Time between prepping and temporary veneers If you like your teeth, and just want some minor enhancements than minimal prep veneers are a great option. Many times with these veneers, little to no tooth structure is removed thus not leaving any room for temporary veneers. Anything placed over the teeth other than thin porcelain will be too bulky and not represent accurately what porcelain looks like. Normally we start with diagnostic impressions, then have a wax up made, followed by porcelain. The wax up is used as a guide to what the final veneers will look like. I recommend sitting down with your dentist to make sure the two of you are on the same page with regards to the steps in treatment and the outcome.
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April 12, 2018
Answer: Time between prepping and temporary veneers If you like your teeth, and just want some minor enhancements than minimal prep veneers are a great option. Many times with these veneers, little to no tooth structure is removed thus not leaving any room for temporary veneers. Anything placed over the teeth other than thin porcelain will be too bulky and not represent accurately what porcelain looks like. Normally we start with diagnostic impressions, then have a wax up made, followed by porcelain. The wax up is used as a guide to what the final veneers will look like. I recommend sitting down with your dentist to make sure the two of you are on the same page with regards to the steps in treatment and the outcome.
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